Zero Money to Hero Money

Oops.. I forgot about you blog..

I sort of neglected the blog for a bit, but did manage to keep up with my personal finances, although i’m about $500 in debt on my credit card right now.  My car needed some repairs (new windshield), I got a speeding ticket, and I’ve been spending more on gas than anticipated.

The good news is I made about $2,500 in extra income in June and half of July, and should be receiving 2 cheques next week for about another $1,200.  My $10,000 goal for 2008 is definitely going to be attainable, and probably surpassed, this makes me feel great.

I made a major purchase, lease, which might not have been the smartest decision, but it’s something I’ve been looking forward to owning and will help my side photography business.   I leased to own a Nikon d300, grip, a new lens and some extra stuff.  I opened a 2nd bank account, where all money earned by photography sits, and all money for the lease comes out of.

I have 4 more paycheques until I move into my house, that’s pretty scary actually, I need to move my $23K up to $29K minimum to meet my 15% downpayment, but hopefully get it around $31K so i can pay my lawyer and building inspector in cash.